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520 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50312

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,176 Sq Ft

With some TLC you can have an incredible house at an incredible location. Sitting on the beautiful Polk Blvd where you can see the Art Center from your front lawn. This large, majestic house is waiting for someone to come make it their own. You will need to put some work in, and so the house is listed at over $100,000 below market value. Inside you will find beautiful woodwork, original wood floors, large windows and rooms. There are four bedrooms upstairs, and a bathroom on every level. Come see how you can make this dream your reality.

  • MLS# 724821
  • Date Listed08/22/2025
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathrooms 1 Full baths, 1 Half baths, 1 Three Quarter baths
  • Lot Size 0.23 acres (10,080 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Polk
  • Year Built 1915
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 2,176 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $160.85

Interior Features

  • Appliances Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Heating See Remarks

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof Tile
  • Lot Size Acres 0.23
  • Lot Size SQFT 10,080.00
  • Lot Features Rectangular Lot

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $8,063
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

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Walkability in IA / 50312

Source: Walkscore

49/100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score ®

32/100

Some Transit

Transit Score ®

61/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Most errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.

Transit Summary

3 nearby routes: 3 bus, 0 rail, 0 other


Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 39/100, Transit Score: 18/100, Bike Score: 39/100.

Property Change History

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Frequently Asked Questions for 520 Polk Boulevard

Source: Realty.com

520 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50312 is a Single Family 2,176 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 35 photos available of this 4 bed, 3 bath house, listed at $350,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 35 photos of 520 Polk Boulevard.

Our records indicate that 520 Polk Boulevard was built in 1915.

The full address for this home is 520 Polk Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50312.

520 Polk Boulevard has been listed on Realty.com since Fri August 22, 2025

Most errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 39/100, Transit Score: 18/100, Bike Score: 39/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 520 Polk Boulevard. Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center (Grades: PK - PK), Merrill Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Roosevelt High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Keller Williams Realty Gdm (tel: 515-334-4900)
Listing agent: Ryan Lynch (tel: 515-724-3163) (#34834)

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